Specialty
Programs
Specialty programs are programs for the advanced skaters who have passed most of our Basic Skills programs. In order to be in these classes, you have to have passed Basic 3. This year we have two Package Options for these classes: Intro and Advanced. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for those options.
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Session Dates
Session 1: 10/2-11/9
Session 2: 11/13-12/18
Session 3: 1/1-2/8
Session 4: 2/12-3/25
NO Class 2/19
Freestyle Ice
Saturdays 9:10-10:10am
$17 Drop in
Wednesdays 4-4:45pm
Wednesdays 4:45-5:30pm
$14 Drop In
Theatre on Ice
Ages:3-6
Saturdays 11:40am-12:05pm
Cost: $80/ 6 weeks
Pre Req: Must pass Basic 3
The introduction of the core components of Theatre on Ice include choreography, skating movements and the camaraderie shared between skaters at the introductory level. The four themes for the curriculum are joy, body as an instrument, traveling through space and rhythm.
Intro to Edges
Saturdays 10:30-10:55am
Cost: $70/ 6 weeks
Pre Req: MUST pass Basic 3
Learn the fundamentals of figure skating. the basis of this class teaches traditional school figures and moves in the field, learning all of the classic edges and turns in an orderly progression of exercises. Focusing on teaching proper technique, carriage, and extensions. 25 minutes of instruction.
Advanced Edges
Saturdays 10:30-10:55am
Cost: $80/ 6 weeks
Pre Req: Must pass Freeskate 1
Designed to build on the skills learned in Intro to Edges. Learning more complex edges and turns in the school figures, and moves in the field tests from Double 3 turns to more challenging turns such as Rockers, Counters, Choctaws, Twizzles, and Figure Loops. Focusing on building on solid technique, carriage, extension, and building power.
Intro to Freeskate
Saturdays 11:15-11:40am
Cost: $70
Pre Req: MUST pass Basic 3
Learn the beginning steps to jumping and spinning on the ice. This class is a great way to transition from Basic Skills to Freestyle Figure Skating. This is based off the Pre- Freeskate Basic Skills Program. This class must be done in conjunction with the Basic Skills class if in Basic 5 or 6.
Advanced Freeskate
Saturdays 11:15-11:40am
Cost: $80/ 6 weeks
Pre Req: Must pass Freeskate 1
Designed around the USFS Freeskate 1-6 badge levels, this program consists of 6 levels that are designed to introduce the free skater to the elements of figure skating including jumps, spins, footwork, and edge drills. Skaters must have passed the Pre-Freeskate level. Class includes 25 minutes of instruction and 25 minutes of practice ice.
Power Stroking
Saturdays 10:55-11:05am
Cost: $50/ 6 weeks
Pre Req: MUST pass Basic 3
Stroking in figure skating is a method of moving forward or backward. The skater alternates pushing off using the inside blade of the skate. Even advanced skaters begin their skating session with a few laps of stroking around the rink.
Ice Dance
Saturdays 10:10-10:30am
Cost:$65/ 6 weeks
Pre Req: Must pass Pre- Prelim
The prime components of ice dancing, such as basic edges and turns, come together for the ice dance badge program. Skating alone or with a partner to different music genres, skaters learn the first six dance patterns in the U.S. Figure Skating test structure while embracing the beautiful stories that unfold on the ice.
Synchro
Wednesdays 5:30-5:55pm
Cost: $80/ 6 weeks
Pre Req: MUST pass Basic 3
Synchronized skating is made up of five basic elements, which includes the block, circle, line, wheel and intersection. Each element has a prescribed hand hold. As skaters progress through the levels, they will learn how to transition between elements, as well as skate in multiple holds.
Package Options
Intro Package
Saturdays 10:30-11:40am
Cost: $130/ 6 weeks
This package includes Intro to Edges, Intro to Freeskate, and Power Stroking. Save $60 by getting this package deal!
Advanced Package
Saturdays 10:10-11:40am
Cost: $195/ 6 weeks
This package includes Advanced Edges, Advanced Freeskate, Ice Dance, and Power Stroking. Save $80 by getting this package deal!